Mountain Biking

Ready to test your metal in Powys?

Stretching from the snow-capped mountains of Snowdonia, to the rugged peaks of the Brecon Beacons, Powys is Wales at its most wild and vibrant and its mountain bike trails are no exception.

Biking Enthusiast or Newbie ⎸ Powys Has You Covered

Utterly Breathtaking

Although the stunning and rugged landscape is exceptionally inviting, when mountain biking over the kind of terrain you’re likely to come across in Powys, it’s always best to stick to the designated bike trails and to check the information board at the start of every recognised route.

There are plenty of gentle routes to try, but some routes are as dangerous as they are beautiful – Utterly breathtaking, in more ways than one.

Difficulty ratings, what's your favourite colour?

According to National Resources Wales, recognised trails have a difficulty rating displayed in colours. For example, a red trail will have an information board written in red writing. Here are the four difficulty ratings by colour, so you’ll know what to expect before you’re wheels start rolling:
  • Green / Easy - Suitable for beginners and novice cyclists
  • Blue / Moderate - Suitable for intermediate cyclists with basic off-road riding skills
  • Red / Difficult - Suitable for proficient mountain bikers with good off-road cycling skills
  • Black / Severe - Suitable for expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes

With something for everyone, Powys has you covered

Join the practice teams living and working in Powys already and whether you like to take your two wheels over rangy open hills, relaxing lake circuits, or white knuckle downhill forest trails, Powys has you covered.

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